Public Affairs

Public affairs is not simply about lobbying, but about how an organisation manages its relationships with its stakeholders and conducts effective communications. These will vary according to the individual organisation, but will include its political and governmental audiences, as well as its employees, shareholders, customers and clients, representative and industry bodies, the community in which it is based, the media and, ultimately, the general public.

An effective public affairs programme can help a client build a positive reputation with the audiences that matter most, decreasing the risks of possible harmful legislative, regulatory and media activity, and enhancing an organisation’s ability to identify threats and opportunities.

Combining public affairs advice with legal expertise means that Bircham Dyson Bell can offer our clients a comprehensive and integrated approach to addressing their legal, political, policy and reputational challenges.